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Resistivity testing at Kilcolman in 1993, part of archaeological excavations directed by Eric Klingelhofer. Photo credit: E. Klingelhofer.

Oil Painting of Kilcolman Castle in 1965, by Rigby Graham.

The Ruins of Kilcolman Castle and the Lake, from Alexander Judson, Spenser in Southern Ireland (Bloomington, IN: Principia Press, 1933): 9.

Kilcolman Castle. Richard Lovett, Irish Pictures Drawn With Pen and Pencil (London: Religious Tract Society, 1888): 99.

Kilcolman in W.H. Bartlett, The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland 2 vols (London: George Virtue, 1841-2): II.144. Hand-painted. Various unexplained structures appear in this view on the hill. Note too the gothic elaboration in style and artificially heightened setting. In the foreground are a lime-kiln and cottage.

Ruins of Kilcolman, from The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction 33 (1839): 9.

Engraving of Kilcolman after T. Crofton Croker. From Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Hall, Ireland: Its Scenery, Character, etc. 3 vols (London: How and Parsons, 1841-3): I.93.

Kilcolman by T. Crofton Croker, Researches in the South of Ireland (London: John Murray, 1824): 108-09.

Weaponry

Spenser was known for his experience in several wars. His reputation in this regard helped secure him the nomination of Sheriff of Cork soon before his death. The Munster planters were responsible, in part, for their own security, including supplying…

Long darts

These long darts, or throwing spears with finger-loops, resemble those used by the native Irish and are modeled on the weapon held by English Captain Tom Lee in the portrait (c. 1590s) by Marcus Gheeraerts (Tate Gallery, London). In John Derricke’s…

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